What are the tennis fitness benefits when you play?

This part is easy the running the – the quick stops and starts the long matches the long points that could continue for 8 shot rallies. That movement to get ball after ball back, that takes a lot of energy and a lot of endurance and condition to be competitive. The fitness benefits are felt during long rallies with a partner and short, intense bursts of activity while you’re chasing a ball. The strength and flexibility come because you’re using large muscle groups to run, stand ready, serve, and return balls.